Popeye is among a slew of 1929 characters and works, as well as 1924 sound recordings, that entered the public domain on January 1, 2025. These include more Mickey Mouse cartoons and Disney’s ...

Some of the most iconic works that will be free to use this year include Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” and the original Popeye, but these are just the beginning. Start the day smarter.